Category Archives: Programs and Events for Tweens and Teens

NEXT WEDNESDAY (7/22/20): Virtual Alternative Role Playing Club Plays East Texas University

While the physical space of the library is limited, players can still have fun role-playing the characters of their chosen heroes, explorers, and rogues using software such as Zoom and Fantasy Grounds. The Alternative Role Playing Club explores different settings across fantasy, horror, pulp and science fiction. This month, players will select characters attending the […]

THIS THURSDAY (7/16/20): Anime Club

Do you love anime? Then you should join our Zoom-powered Anime Club for teens (Ages 13-18)! New members are always welcome, and we’ll talk about anime we’ve been watching, engage in exciting activities, and more! The next meeting of the Anime Club will be held on this Thursday, July 16, at 4:00 PM. Participants will […]

Now Through July 31: “Test Your Knowledge” for Teens and Tweens

Hey teens and tweens, we’ve got another trivia challenge for you! If you think you know it all, see if you can get the highest score! Visit Kahoot.it to play now through July 31st. “Test Your Knowledge” is designed for Grades 6-12, but all are welcome to try!

UPCOMING PROGRAM (7/24/20): Tiny Terrariums For Teens

Hey Teens! Want to build and decorate a miniature garden to keep in your room? Join us on Zoom on July 24th at 3:30 PM for Tiny Terrariums For Teens! Materials will be provided while supplies last. Registration through our Online Calendar is required to receive the Zoom log-in information and pickup time for materials.

Please Join Us on 8/18/20 for a Community Book Discussion About “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You”

The Irondequoit Public Library, the Town of Irondequoit, and the East Irondequoit and West Irondequoit School Districts will hold a Community Book Discussion this August based around the award winning book Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds. The Community Book Discussion will be held online through Zoom on August […]

GET READY… It’s Time for Summer Reading 2020 for Kids, Teens, and Adults

Welcome to Irondequoit Public Library’s 2020 Summer Reading Program for Kids, Teens, and Adults! We’re doing things a little differently this year… For safety and convenience, we are simplifying our Summer Reading Program so that it can be completed online. Log your reading throughout the Summer to earn a prize that will be sent out […]

Hey Teens… “Show Me the Code” and Break Out of this Digital Escape Room

Hey teens, we’ve got another Digital Escape Room to start off your Summer! What is going on? We pushed the wrong button (again) and it seems we are now inside the computer! Everything in here is written in code, and not all the same code! We need to read and interpret the codes so we […]

THIS THURSDAY (6/18/20): Zoom Anime Club

Be sure to have your sketchbook ready again as we meet for Zoom Anime Club on Thursday, June 18, at 4:00 PM! Join Tariq and Emily as we socially distance together this week through Zoom! We’ll talk about your favorite anime and also engage in some fun activities. Zoom Anime Club is designed for for […]

Our First Story Cube Challenge is Now Open for Tweens and Teens

If you’re between the ages of 10 and 18, you should definitely take part in our first-ever Story Cube Challenge! Create a story that involves the four images shown above (a phone, a turtle, a tree, and a sleeping person), and don’t be afraid to let your creativity go outside the box! Email your completed […]

THIS THURSDAY (6/4/20): Anime Club

Join Tariq and Emily as we socially distance together at Anime Club this week through Zoom! We will talk about your favorite anime and engage in some fun activities. Also, get your sketchbooks ready! Anime Club is designed for for teens (13-18), and will be held on Thursday, June 4, at 4:00 PM. Please register […]